A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.......Will Shakespeare is a known but struggling poet, playwright and actor who not only has sold his next play to both Philip Henslow and Richard Burbidge but now faces a far more difficult problem: he is bereft of ideas and has yet to begin writing. He is in search of his muse, the woman who will inspire him but all attempts fail him until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps. She loves the theatre and would like nothing more than to take to the stage but is forbidden from doing so as only men can be actors. She is also a great admirer of Shakespeare's works. Dressing as a man and going by the name of Thomas Kent, she auditions and is ideal for a part in his next play. Shakespeare soon see through her disguise and they begin a love affair, one they know cannot end happily for them as he is already married and she has been promised to the dour Lord Wessex. As the company rehearses his new play...
Director:
John Madden
Writers:
Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Stars:
Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes and Geoffrey Rush | See full cast and crew
Cast overview, first billed only:
Geoffrey Rush ... Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson ... Hugh Fennyman
Steven O'Donnell ... Lambert
Tim McMullan ... Frees (as Tim McMullen)
Joseph Fiennes ... Will Shakespeare
Steven Beard ... Makepeace - the Preacher
Antony Sher ... Dr. Moth
Patrick Barlow ... Will Kempe
Martin Clunes ... Richard Burbage
Sandra Reinton ... Rosaline
Simon Callow ... Tilney - Master of the Revels
Judi Dench ... Queen Elizabeth
Bridget McConnell ... Lady in Waiting (as Bridget McConnel)
Georgie Glen ... Lady in Waiting
Nicholas Boulton ... Henry Condell
Plot Keywords:
Love | Audition | Actor | Playwright | Actress
Taglines:
...A Comedy About the Greatest Love Story Almost Never Told...
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sexuality See all certifications
Parents Guide:
View content advisory
Details
Official Sites:
Miramax Films [United States] cast, music, multimedia | Add/edit official sites
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Release Date:
8 January 1999 (USA)
Also Known As:
Shakespeare apasionado
Filming Locations:
Barnes, London, England, UK
Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$224,012 (USA) (13 December 1998) (8 Screens)
Gross:
$100,241,322 (USA) (25 July 1999)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Universal Pictures, Miramax Films, Bedford Falls Productions
Technical Specs
Runtime:
123 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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